Taiping Rebellion

Chapter 26 Civilizations in Crisis: The Ottoman Empire, the Islamic Heartlands, and Qing China I. Introduction A. By mid-18th century, looked like China was doing great 1. Controlled interaction with European ?barbarians? ? missionaries/traders to specified ports 2. Population, trade, agricultural production growing 3. Territory largest since 7th century Tang B. By mid-18th century, Ottoman looks like it?s falling apart 1. Austrian Hapsburgs/Russians chipping away at empire 2. African Muslim kingdoms broke away 3. Economic problems ? rising inflation, European imports 4. Social problems ? crime, rebellion 5. Military can?t keep back Europeans C. But by 19th century, they?re both falling apart 1. China shows how vulnerable they are